Dolphin Update
Jones Dolphins Make a SPLASH!
Our Learning Community...
This past week we launched our Art Studio, generously funded by our amazing PTA and kicked off our first VAPA Rotation. It was wonderful to see students exploring creativity and expression in new ways, our campus is buzzing with artistic energy!
We also want to remind families that our PTA Family Dine Out is happening this week at Islands Restaurant in Mission Valley on September 15, 16, and 17. It is a great chance to enjoy a meal together, connect with other Jones families, and support our school at the same time. Check out the flyer below for all the details. We hope to see you there!
San Diego Unified recently sent emails with a link to complete the LCFF (Local Control Funding Formula) form through SurveyMonkey. The form takes less than 3 minutes to complete and your participation makes a big difference.
The LCFF is California’s way of funding public schools. The information you provide helps determine the amount of funding our school and district receive to support programs, staffing, and resources for students. Simply put: the more families who complete the form, the more accurately our school is funded.
Our goal is to reach a 100% response rate and we are currently at 61%. If you have not already, please take a quick moment to complete the form using the link in your email.
Thank you for supporting our school and helping us access every dollar available for our students!
We are off to a fabulous start in Physical Education as we learn and practice our PE and dance rules and expectations. Elementary Physical Education (PE) is far more than just recess with rules – it is a foundational part of a child’s development that sets the stage for lifelong health, learning, and social success. Elementary years are a golden window for shaping attitudes toward movement and health. A well-designed PE curriculum helps children see physical activity not as a chore, but as something fun, empowering, and essential to their well-being.
We begin PE class with a warm-up then move on to a skill with an activity that includes practicing that skill. Our Jones students will experience lots of fun exercise activities and games throughout the school year. Students will also have the opportunity to exercise twice a week through our IMPACT program which works on improving our strength, flexibility, endurance, and agility.
This year, students in TK through 3rd grade will participate in dance and I also include a dance in our IMPACT rotation so ask your student to show you their Chicken Dance. 😊
I’m looking forward to sharing more about PE every month. Until then, stay active!
Coach Jensen
Jones Elementary is partnering with SANDAG (who helped the PTA host the Bike Rodeo last Friday) to collect information about your commute to create opportunities for you and your child. Please take five minutes to complete the survey questions about your commute to school.
Those that complete the survey by Friday, September 19th will be entered for a chance to win a $25 gift card!
Your responses will be kept confidential. We value your feedback and thank you for your time in advance!
For questions, please contact the Jones PTA at jonesdolphinspta@gmail.com
Our Art Studio opened this week!
4th & 5th grade classrooms and their teachers join art teachers Mrs. Schwartz & Mrs. Noble in B18.
Each art cycle is four weeks and will rotate through the grade levels.
Every Monday during recess Ms. Vu opens the counseling center to students who would like to participate in Recess Refresh, a chance to color and relax with the counselor and friends.
Are you a math person?
One of the best ways to support your child in math is by reminding them, and yourself, that everyone can grow their skills! We are all ‘math people’ when we practice, stay curious, and believe in our ability to learn.
Teachers meeting in grade level Professional Learning Communities studying mathematics.
Friday was the first of six Visual and Performing Arts Rotations
Visiting teachers from SDUSD's VAPA Department come to Jones to provide the instruction.
Students attend three sessions of art, dance, theater, or music with their classroom while their teachers collaborate in Professional Learning Communities.
September
15-17 - PTA Dine Out: Islands Restaurant - Mission Valley
26 - Spotlight Leadership Assembly Habit #1 (All families are welcome, specific invitations will be sent home with those students who are being recognized.)
29 - SSC/SGT Meeting
October
3 - Family Workshop: Social Emotional Learning - 7:45 am - 8:30 am
10 - Extra Minimum Day (TK-5th) - 11:40/11:50 Dismissal
10 - Intervention Conferences - Afternoon
13 - No School: Non-Instructional Day
17 - California Shake-Out
20-24 - Health & Wellness Week
24 - PTA's Fall Festival
27 - SSC/SGT Meeting
31 - Costume Parade (Right after the morning bell, families are welcome)
We love celebrating our neighborhood schools and staying connected to the exciting things happening just down the road. Click the link below to see what has been going on at Taft Middle School. It’s a great way to learn about their events, programs, and all the opportunities our students will enjoy when they move on to middle school!
Here is a link to the San Diego Unified Food Services Website where you can find allergy and nutritional information on foods served at schools. Foods not found on our regular school site menu will be listed individually under the "Alternate Menu Items" section.
If you ever have general questions about the food services at school sites you can reach out to foodandnutritionservices@sandi.net. To connect directly with the Jones Cafe Manager you can email Elena Nieto at enieto@sandi.net.
Click on the clink below to find the most current breakfast and lunch menus...
Jones Elementary
Check out our school website for PeachJar Flyers, Counseling Resources, Family Handbook, Staff Contact Lists, After School Programs, Enrollment Information and so much more!
Email: contact@sandi.net
Website: https://jones.sandiegounified.org/
Location: 2751 Greyling Drive, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 605-8800
Facebook: facebook.com/JonesElementary
Instagram: @jonesdolphins
Jones Elementary PTA
Our Parent Teacher Association works with Jones Elementary to provide programs and support to benefit the students, their families, teachers, school administration and the community. Run entirely by volunteers, the PTA raises money to support enrichment programs, program instructors, educational assemblies and field trips, family events, and special classroom supplies.
As always, we need your membership, support and ability to volunteer. You can become a member using Totem, a respected membership management service. Please contact us with other thoughts on how we are doing, and your ideas on how you can become involved. We look forward to hearing from you.
Email: jonesdolphinspta@gmail.com
Website: https://jpjonespta.org/
Location: 2751 Greyling Drive, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619)605-8800
